“The inspiration was the 50th anniversary of ‘Star Trek: The Original Series, which is coming up next year,” Adam Nimoy told TheWrap on Thursday. “I had read a number of books on the making of ‘Star Trek’ and just felt that there was a lot that was missing about the creation and evolution of Spock that we should re-tell in film form.”

“The fanbase that Spock generated completely transformed our lives,” he said, admitting that he considers himself “the first Trekkie.”

“I was totally into the show before it even aired,” he continued. He was present on set when his father was filming the first episodes in July 1966 and the show began airing in September that year. He hopes to examine the cultural impact Spock has had since the character’s creation all those years ago.

“The idea is really to explore who Spock is and why he resonates,” he said. “What is it about him that has inspired people, that people have walked into, that has touched so many people, passionately, about Mr. Spock.”

“The other thing we’re going to look at is Leonard the artist, the man,” Adam Nimoy continued. “What is it about him in his life that has also had such impact on people. A lot to do about his artistic integrity, his desire to continue to explore and express himself in a creative way.”

William Shatner, George Takei and Walter Koenig, Leonard’s co-stars on the series and subsequent films, recently spoke with Adam on camera about their memories of his father. He also has plans to speak with J.J. Abrams, director of the rebooted film franchise, while Zachary Quinto, who plays a younger version of Spock in the Abrams film series, will narrate the documentary. Leonard Nimoy worked with both on the recent “Star Trek” films.

Wisdom of Leonard Nimoy's Mr. Spock: 11 Top Life Lessons (Photos)

"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" - "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"

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“Interesting. You Earth people glorify organized violence for 40 centuries, but you imprison those who employ it privately” - "Star Trek: Dagger of the Mind"

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"Insufficient facts always invite danger" - "Star Trek: Space Seed"

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"It is curious how often you humans manage to obtain that which you do not want" - "Star Trek: Errand of Mercy"